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11.02.26
Firm Advises Marvell on $115 Billion Acquisition of Lumentum
On November 2, 2026, Marvell Technology, a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumentum, a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation communications, in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Lumentum stockholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 4.500 shares of Marvell common stock for each share of Lumentum common stock they own. The transaction has an implied enterprise value of $115 billion for Lumentum, representing approximately $1,132 per share of Lumentum common stock and a premium of approximately 23.9 percent based on each company’s unaffected closing share price as of October 28, 2026. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Marvell on the transaction.
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9.21.26
Firm Advises CoVet on Acquisition by IDEXX
On September 16, 2026, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, announced the acquisition of CoVetAI Inc. (CoVet), a leading and rapidly growing provider of AI-native ambient listening and clinical workflow software for veterinary practices. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised CoVet on the transaction.
CoVet helps veterinary teams automatically capture and organize information across the patient care journey, from consultation to treatment planning and client follow-up, reducing documentation burden and saving clinicians’ time. The acquisition expands the value of IDEXX’s software, diagnostics, and AI offerings by making information more accessible, actionable, and connected across the practice. CoVet will be integrated into the IDEXX software ecosystem, which will continue to support other ambient scribe solutions and third-party integrations. CoVet will also continue to integrate with non-IDEXX practice management systems.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised CoVet on the transaction included:
CoVet helps veterinary teams automatically capture and organize information across the patient care journey, from consultation to treatment planning and client follow-up, reducing documentation burden and saving clinicians’ time. The acquisition expands the value of IDEXX’s software, diagnostics, and AI offerings by making information more accessible, actionable, and connected across the practice. CoVet will be integrated into the IDEXX software ecosystem, which will continue to support other ambient scribe solutions and third-party integrations. CoVet will also continue to integrate with non-IDEXX practice management systems.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised CoVet on the transaction included:
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7.27.26
Firm Advises Forte Biosciences on $2.2 Billion Acquisition by argenx
On July 27, 2026, argenx, a global immunology innovation company, and Forte Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which argenx will acquire Forte Biosciences for $77.00 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately $2.2 billion. FB102, Forte Biosciences’ lead program, expands argenx’s portfolio of differentiated immunology medicines, adding a first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody with clinical proof-of-concept in vitiligo and celiac disease and potential to address multiple autoimmune diseases. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Forte Biosciences on the transaction.
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6.30.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Rocket Lab on $8 Billion Acquisition of Iridium
On June 29, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch and space systems, and Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data and positioning, navigation, and timing satellite services, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and stock transaction. This represents an enterprise value for Iridium of approximately $8 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Rocket Lab on the transaction.
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6.15.26
Law360 Article: “7 Key Questions About SEC’s Faster Tender Offer Path”
Wilson Sonsini attorneys Rob Ishii, Doug Schnell, Remi Korenblit, Tamara Brightwell, and Michael Anthony authored a recent Law360 article titled "7 Key Questions About SEC’s Faster Tender Offer Path." The piece examines the recent order issued by the SEC to shorten the minimum offering period on certain equity tender offers. The authors walk through seven key questions covering eligibility requirements, timeline implications, private company applicability, and strategic considerations—noting that while the shortened period offers meaningful efficiency gains, parties must carefully weigh trade-offs, including reduced time for boards to consider topping proposals and potential sequencing issues with go-shop periods.
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6.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 List of Next-Generation Lawyers
Ten Wilson Sonsini attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation. Individuals listed in the guide are “the future of the law” and are recognized for their accomplishments in their career thus far.
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5.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Lattice Semiconductor on $1.65 Billion Acquisition of AMI
On May 4, 2026, Lattice Semiconductor announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with THL Partners to acquire AMI, a leader in platform firmware and infrastructure manageability for cloud and AI. The planned acquisition advances Lattice Semiconductor’s strategy to expand its position in server, AI, and cloud applications spanning hardware, security, manageability, and control. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Lattice Semiconductor on the transaction.
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4.21.26
SEC Permits Accelerated Offering Period for Certain Tender Offers
On April 16, 2026, the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) of the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting under delegated authority, issued an Exemptive Order (the Order) providing flexibility to shorten the minimum offering period for certain types of equity tender offers from 20 business days to 10 business days. The Order is intended to reflect technological advancements and address market inefficiencies in eligible transactions. The shortened offering period has the potential to compress sign-to-close timelines for well-organized friendly deals, and to accelerate the closing of some self-tender offers by public and private companies.
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4.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Special Committee of the Board in Globalstar's Acquisition by Amazon
On April 14, 2026, Amazon and Globalstar announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, a leading mobile satellite services (MSS) operator, a pioneer in non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites and D2D technology, and a provider of critical and emergency communications to customers around the world. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is representing the special committee of Globalstar’s board of directors on the transaction.
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1.07.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises OneStream on Acquisition by Hg
On January 6, 2026, OneStream, the leading enterprise finance management platform, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hg, a leading investor in software, services, and data businesses. The all-cash transaction values OneStream at approximately $6.4 billion in equity value. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised OneStream on this transaction in a continuation of its long-standing advisory relationship with the company, including leading OneStream’s Up-C IPO in July 2024.
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12.17.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Udemy on Combination with Coursera
On December 17, 2025, Udemy, Inc., an AI-powered skills acceleration platform that combines on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, and Coursera, Inc., an AI-powered online learning platform, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Coursera will combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. Based on the closing prices of Coursera and Udemy common stock on December 16, 2025, the implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $2.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals, approval by Coursera and Udemy shareholders, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.